Usually, when we take Grab to a faraway place or if we have luggage, Kenric would tip the driver. When we were about to reach the Buddhist temple, Kek Lok Si, halfway…
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Sinalau Bakas below Mount Kinabalu
We hired the young man who was our Grab driver, Elliott, to take us to Kinabalu Park. You may recall seeing a video of the beautiful Mount Kinabalu with annoying screaming in…
Restaurants and Football at Kampung Buli Sim Sim
Mr. Yong, the Grab driver who picked us up from the Sandakan Airport a few days ago recommended Sim Sim Restaurant in Kampung Buli Sim Sim for their great seafood. We arrived…
A Medical Emergency for Ganesh
I was very scared. Ganesh was unresponsive. The two Uncles asked the Chinese male therapist to come in and help lay Ganesh on the floor.
Congee and Compassion in the Year of the Dog
With this being the Year of the Dog, I really hope people will learn to have some compassion for dogs, and animals in general.
Returning to the Market, to Work
This morning, I went to the market to help out in my family’s coffee stall. I only worked a five-hour shift, but once I got home I had to take a nap.
Grabing Our Way Around Phuket
By the end of the day we had been upgraded to “Silver.” It’s not always reassuring to be upgraded after using the service for only two weeks.
A Difficult Arrival in Phuket
About four hours into our 7.5-hour ride from Hat Yai to Phuket, the bus driver stopped for a break. I saw two ladies selling fried bananas and sweet potatoes. Then, I realized…
Confused by Languages
Hearing an ethnic Chinese speak in Malay, he asked where I’m from. “Malaysia.” He looked over at Kenric and seemed more confused.
Monkeys at Batu Caves and Family in Klang
My cousin’s husband made us a big pot of Clay Pot Chicken Rice. Another cousin bought us delicious otak otak – grilled fish mousse wrapped in banana leaf.